A template for sites seeking AWS certification to publish stakeholder announcements on printed layouts (newspapers, magazines, etc.) or relevant websites.
A template for sites seeking AWS certification to publish stakeholder announcements on printed layouts (newspapers, magazines, etc.) or relevant websites.
Following the review of the AWS Standard in 2023, AWS will undertake a major revision of the International Water Stewardship Standard or AWS Standard over the course of 2024-25. This document provides a summary of the revision process including a timeline indicating when consultation periods will occur.
As part of the AWS Standard Review and Revision process, we surveyed stakeholders to gather feedback on the AWS Standard V2.0. Feedback from 235 respondents was analysed to identify priority themes, issues and areas for improvement to inform the revision process. This document provides a high-level summary of findings and key insights from the review survey.
A short memo analysing the non-conformities from AWS certified sites. The purpose of this memo is to provide information on non-conformities to both AWS certified and registered sites to strengthen their knowledge, learning and performance in conformance with the AWS Standard V2.0. It also provides resources and opportunities for continual improvement and success.
The AWS Claims Policy V2.0 was launched in March 2023. The aim of the Policy is twofold. Firstly, to set out the policy and procedures of AWS claims and assets for eligible users. Secondly, to specify what, where, how and by whom their use is permitted through the approvals, monitoring and claims management system.
AWS held a short webinar to introduce the AWS Claims Policy V2.0 in March 2023. The webinar covered the different types of claims that can be made by AWS Members, certified sites and others. These updates to the Claims Policy support AWS users in getting value from the AWS System and communicating their relationship with AWS in a credible way.
The 2024 AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum included nearly 250 registered delegates, representing over 140 organisations from across 40+ countries. During the 2024 AWS Forum, we gained insights and learned from those working on water stewardship in the private and public sectors, and civil society organisations. To learn more about the sessions and key takeaways, download and read our overview report below. To view previous reports, select the year of publication before downloading.
Phase One results of AWS’s first Impact Evaluation to better understand the effects of the AWS Standard on catchments and watersheds worldwide.
Initiated by WWF and authored by 15 organisations including AWS, the 2024 report ‘Unpacking collective action in water stewardship’ lays out a framework for working together as an ecosystem of freshwater solution providers to address shared water challenges at scale.
A short brochure outlining the importance of water stewardship and the ways the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) can support organisations.
Developed in partnership with CDP, CEO Water Mandate, Science Based Targets Network, The Nature Consercancy, World Resources Institute and the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), this inforgraphic lays out the different stages of the water stewardship journey for corporations and how different initatives and tools developed across the water stewardship community can help.
‘Water stewardship: A resource for the textiles and apparel industry’ provides an overview of water risks facing the industry’s value chain and outlines a clear path for how brands can take water stewardship action.
This procedure describes the steps to submit comments, complaints or appeals to AWS in relation to any deviation from the existing rules around the AWS Standard System